Experienced Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Greenland Veterinary Hospital is seeking certified veterinary technicians who want to feel valued and make a difference in the lives of people and their pets. We are a fun-loving, busy, well-organized, and peaceful practice looking for a like-minded teammate. If you are driven to succeed in a position that rewards through building customer connections, thrive in a busy environment, seek a career where your contributions help strengthen the human-animal bond, and are eager to learn, you may be the team member we are seeking. Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, with a closure on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. We are closed on weekends.
Requirements
- Certified veterinary technician
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent customer care skills
- Thoughtful, friendly, curious, responsible, punctual
- Strong desire to learn
- Ability to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
- Ability to work with potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases
- Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
- Pays attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to communicate precisely
- Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow
- Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
- Proficient in sample collection
- Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
- Proficient in anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery
- A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
- Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year experience preferred
- Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
Responsibilities
- Phlebotomy
- Catheter placement
- Cystocentesis
- Fine-needle aspirates
- Animal restraint
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical prep
- Running treatments on appointments
- Patient care
- Interpret medical records
- Record client history accurately
- Sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
- Setting up and processing laboratory samples and tests
- Positioning and capturing radiographs
- Anesthesia preparation, monitoring, and recovery
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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